New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 146

Chapter 146 Eligos 

“I thought you like to play games. You did that earlier.” Claire shot him a sweetly sick smile that send goosebumps to Emesto. “So, which one will you choose? Dead oraline?” 

Ernesto’s eyes widened in feat. “Please, Ms. Peterson, I don’t know anything about it!” he pleaded, his voice breaking “I just do what I’m told!” 

Matthew applied mote pressure with his foot, causing Emeste to wince in pain. “Who told you to do it?” Matthew demanded, has v 

voice low and threatening Claire’s face was a mask of icy determination as she squatted down to Emesto’s level. Her piercing gaze met his terrified eyes. “I’ll ask you once more,” she said, her voice low and menacing. “Who sent you?” 

Emesto looked like he was on the verge of wetting his pants, tris entire body trembled, and he shook his head furiously. “I don’t know,” he stammered. 

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Claire let out a cold chuckle, her lips curling into a mocking smile. “You don’t know, or you’re not allowed to say his name?” She could see the lie in his eyes and decided to employ another tactic. Pulling out a pepper spray, she dangled it in front of him beasingly. “If you don’t want to tell me, this will be the last resort” Emesto’s eyes darted back and forth between the pepper spray and Claire’s face. Panic set in, and he yelled out, “I’ll tell you! I’ll tell you who’s behind it!” Claire smiled in satisfaction, putting the pepper spray away. She stood up, looking down at him. 

“Good. Now, tell me who it is” 

Emesto cried out, bears streaming down his face. “It’s Eligus. The name is Eligos.” 

Claire raised her eyebrows at the name. It sounded almost ridiculous, but Emesto’s desperate, fearful expression told her he was telling the truth. She crossed her arms over her chest, scrutinizing him. 

“Where can I find him?” 

Emesto shook his head vehemently. “He can’t be found. He’ll show himself if he wants to be found.” 

Claire nodded, processing this information. It wasn’t much, but it was a start. She gestured to Matthew, who had been standing quietly behind her. “Let’s go,” she 

As they tumed to leave, they heard Emesto’s voice, now crazed with fear. “It’s gonna kill me! He’s gonna kill 

Ignoring his enes, Claire and Matthew walked out of the room, the door closing behind them with a finality that echoed in the silence. 

Outside, Matthew turned to Claire, his expression a mix of curiosity and suspicions. “Eligos? Do you think he was telling the truth? 

Claire nodded, her face still set in that cold, determined expression. “He was too scared to lie. Whoever this Eligos is, he’s got people terrified.” Matthew frowned. “What’s our next move?” 

Claire glanced around, ensuring they were alone. “We need to find out more about this Eligos.” 

Matthew nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation “Alright. I’ll start digging into any leads on Eligos. Maybe someone has heard that name before.” Eligos was furious. The news that his men had lost sight of Claire Peterson filled him with a rage he could barely contain With a violent slam of his fist on the table, the sound echoed through the dark, musty warehouse, making his men wince in tear 

The tension in the room was palpable, and one of the men, with more courage than the others, dared to lookup. 

Eligos’s eyes were cold and menacing as he glared at them. “How did you lose sight of her?” he demanded darkly, 

The men exchanged nervous glances, none of them willing to speak fint. Finally, the leader of the group, a man named Andre, lowered his gaze and spoke up, his voice trembling slightly. “We thought we were following Claire Peterson. The woman was wearing the exact sun dothes.” 

Eligos chuckled, but there was no humor in it. It was a sound of utter disdain. “You idiota,” he seed. “You’re supposed to look at her face, not just her clothes. Did you really think she could be fooled so easily? Are you that stupid?” 

Andrewallowed hard, his face paling, “We–we were sure it was her, Boss. We didn’t expect” 

“You didn’t expect?” Eligos interrupted, his voice a low grow. “That’s your problem. You don’t think. You act like fools, and now I don’t know where she went.” Another man, trying to defend their actions, added, “Boss, she had the same build, the same hair- 

“Enough!” Eligos roared, making the all flinch. “I don’t care about her build or her hair. I care about results. You were supposed to keep an eye on her, and you failed. If you lour her again, it will be the end of you, Do I make myself clear?” 

Achorus of subdued “Yes, Boss” echoed through the room as one by one, the men started to leave, their heads hung low in shame. 

Eligos watched them go, his eyes matowing. “Dimitr,” he called, his voice suddenly calm but no less intimidating 

Dimitz, his most trusted man, stepped forward, his expression serious. Yes, Boss? 

“red you to locate Ernest and bring him to me,” Eligos ordered, his tone leaving no room for a 

rargument, 

Dimitri nodded curtly. “Understood, Boss Without another word, he turned and brisldy exited the room 

Claire headed back to her office, her mind still buzzing with the events of the day. As she walked down the hallway, she spotted Sandra, becrusted assistant, sorting through some tiles Claire approached her, a grateful smile spreading acrossherface. 

“Sandra,” Claire called out, drawing her station “I just wanted to thank you for helping me earlier. I really appreciate it.” 

Sandra looked up and returned the smile. It’s fee, M. Peterson. It’s my job to help you,” she replied warmly. 

Claire felt a wave of gratitude. “Still, I’m grateful for your help. It could have been dangerous.”